Liam Cosgrave Votes In General Election (E47).1973..28.02.1973..02.28.1973..28th February 1973..After sixteen consecutive years of Fianna Fail Government the Irish people went to the polls today to elect a new government. Mr Liam Cosgrave hoped that a coalition with Labour would oust the current office holders...Image of Mr and Mrs Cosgrave casting their votes in the polling station.